# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021260030` · 04/27/2002 · Salt River Materials Group
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- **Operator:** Salt River Materials Group
- **Mine:** [0202500](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202500)
## Narrative

HE OPENED THE DOOR TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON A FRONT-END LOADER AND THE LATCH DID NOT WORK, THE DOOR FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*